Senior International Accountant, Global Accounting Operations

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PATH is a global nonprofit dedicated to achieving health equity. With more than 40 years of experience forging multisector partnerships and with expertise in science, economics, technology, advocacy, and dozens of other specialties, PATH develops and scales up innovative solutions to the world’s most pressing health challenges. 

The   Global   Accounting   department   is responsible for   driving all activities related to PATH's accounting and financial functions and ensures compliance with   generally accepted   accounting principles (GAAP), PATH policies and procedures, internal controls, and audit support operati ons   in 20+ countries. The team works closely with partners in human resources, legal, IT, office of grants and contracts, and the extended program leadership team to not only educate regarding finance and accounting  procedures but   also explore how the finance function can support program and other operations groups   in   building and optimizing finance business processes and systems to meet future needs and demands.      

PATH's Global Account ing   department   is currently seeking a   Senior   International   Accountant   for the   International   Accounting Services (IAS) team ,   who will work   with the rest of the   Global   Accounting   team   and others outside of   a ccounting   to oversee adherence to PATH ’s   Accounting policies   and   those of our donors.   The IAS   t eam provides   accounting   oversight and support to PATH’s Country Offices   and w ith approximately 60% of expense transactions   in itiated   in the field, the IAS   t eam is an integral part of the Global Accounting   o perations .   This position will require   solid understand ing   of GAAP /IFRS ,   superb organizatio nal skills, attention to detail ,   analytical thinking ,   ability to research   and superior customer service skills (in person   as well as   via   video conference   and   email ).   

Responsibilities:  

• Perform   quality control   review of Country Office   financial   reports and transactions   to   ascertain   and ensure proper   accounting/bookkeeping activities .  

• Coordinate   month- end, quarter -end,   year-end   process with the site offices to ensure all activities are completed within the agreed timelines .  

• Support   financial   close by c ompil ing   and analyz ing   accounting information and preparing various   adjustments,   accruals,   journal   entries   and schedules as   required . Clear   out reconciling   items   in PATH's   accounting   software periodically to ensure hygiene of books .  

• Prepare,   analyze   and review reconciliations of balance sheet accounts   using existing and new tools, follow up on outstanding items.  

• Monitor bank account reconciliations and follow up on unresolved items .  

• Ensure compliance with PATH ’s   polic ies, in-country   statutory   requirements   and donor requirements . Request clarification or  additional  documentation on questionable items .  

• Provide guidance and support to field and program staff on accounting related   processes, as well as   polic ies   and procedures .  

• Design/implement and evaluate/improve internal control systems and processes using tools such as flowcharts, process documentation, etc .  

• Conduct training on proper financial processes including segregation of duties, procurement authorization and thresholds, transaction s   documentation, cash handling, and related internal control practices and procedures .  

• Maintain current documentation of policies and procedures for assigned areas of responsibility .    

• Analyze, record,   monitor   and report on moderately complex to complex accounting matters and transactions, ensuring continuous compliance .    

• Develop,   document   and implement recommendations to improve accounting policies and procedures, internal   controls   and training materials .  

• Review new accounting standards &   guidance and   provide implementation recommendations .    

• Answer questions and provide support to others   regarding   proper accounting   treatment   for transactions   and other finance related queries .  

• Perform analysis and   assist   with special projects as requested by   s enior   m anagement .  

• Work with departments outside of   a ccounting   to ensure new initiatives are properly tracked ,   monitored , and   reported .  

• Support   i nternal and   e xternal   audit s;   participate   in   external a uditor selection, preparation/review of   financial   statements/ management letters   and follow up on closure of   audit   exit items.  

• Understand the operations of the country offices and   provide   update s   to   HQ   Finance   leads   as necessary . Act as a   bridge   between   HQ and   PATH’s   Country   O ffice Finance teams   to   facilitate   work and communication exchange.  

• Support country offices with   ad hoc   queries on   day-to-day   operations/issues.   Liaison   with multiple teams across PATH to close out topics concerning the country offices   across different time zones.  

• Assist   and train new   team members   in their onboarding process .  

• Provide training and guidance to country   offices   staff in formal and informal   settings .  

• Travel to country offices to provide support and training, depending on the needs .    

Required Skills and Experience:  

• Strong u nderstanding of   US   GAAP   and/or IFRS ,   and   accounting   fundamentals  

• Minimum of   8   years’ experience   working in accounting or finance   field .  

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance   field or similar .  

• Certified Public Accountant   Qualification   (CPA /ACCA )  

• Good command of   both   English   and French   languages ( s poken and   w ritten) .  

• Knowledge of USAID regulations, such as 2CFR200, as well as experience working for or with   global   not-for-profits is a plus .  

• Experience with a global ERP system with multi-currency capabilities is a plus .  

• Effective communication skills   both   spoken and written, as well as customer service with both   internal and external clients .  

• Able to handle unstructured   situations requiring quick   response   time .  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office   products   (Excel, Word, Outlook) .  

• Attention to detail and ability to analyze data, research information to clarify issues,   identify   and propose   appropriate solutions .  

• Strong ability to collaborate with team members from different geographical   regions.  

• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage and complete multiple projects   simultaneously,   capable of rapid coordination and distribution of information .  

• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet policy driven deadlines , as well as ability to work independently with high degree of reliability,   accuracy   and productivity .  

• Ability to work flexible hours as needed for video or audit conference calls with team members in   different   geographical regions .